Monster Complex Online Convention
Day Two
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Today’s events—click on a title to go directly to that item:
Hotel Transylvania or The Munsters? | Choose which family you’d rather meet!
The Legacy of Supernatural | Conversation with author Lynn S. Zubernis, PhD (There’ll Be Peace When You Are Done)
Was That Alien on Star Trek or Doctor Who? | Can you match the extraterrestrial to the correct show?
The Poetic Voices of Horror | Conversation with Bram Stoker Award-winning poet Linda D. Addison
How Well Do You Know The Universal Monsters? | Take this quick quiz on the classic monster movies.
13 Essential Zombie Novels | Find something for every kind of (heh) taste.
Was that an episode of Outer Limits or Twilight Zone? | Can you match the episode to the show?
Why Mothra Remains Queen Of Monsters | Presentation From Up From the Depths
Which Witch? | Which of these magical practitioners would you rather have your back?
50 Vampire Book Series | Lots of titles to sink your teeth into
Share Your Favorite Series | What’s Your Favorite Series From Books, Television, Or Movies?
Monster Complex Spotlight Authors | Meet these authors from the worlds of horror, urban fantasy, and speculative fiction!
Urban Fantasy Showcase | Get to Know Some Top Urban Fantasy Authors and Their Series
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Poll: Which Family Would You Rather Meet?
Hotel Transylvania or The Munsters—click the image of the family you pick!
“The Legacy of Supernatural”
Conversation with author Lynn S. Zubernis (There’ll Be Peace When You Are Done)
Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis is a clinical psychologist, a university professor—and a passionate fangirl. She fell in love with the television show Supernatural, discovered the wild and wonderful world of fandom, and has never looked back. Her writing celebrates all the positive things that come with being a fan—inspiration, creativity, self-expression, validation, and a support system that extends across the globe.
On the website Fangasm, Professor Zubernis and her colleagues cover the fan phenomena that surrounds the show Supernatural. Lynn has also written several works on the topic—including her latest book, There’ll Be Peace When You Are Done: Actors and Fans Celebrate the Legacy of Supernatural (Smart Pop).
In this interview, Lynn and I talk about
how an academic got pulled into the world of Supernatural
what makes this show stand out over so many of its type
and the pros and the cons of being an academic who is also a fan.
Was That Alien on Star Trek or Doctor Who?
Can you match the extraterrestrial to the correct show?
“The Poetic Voices of Horror”
Conversation with Bram Stoker Award-winning poet Linda D. Addison
Linda D. Addison is a poet and writer of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. She’s also the first African-American winner of the Bram Stoker Award, presented by the Horror Writers Association. In fact, she has won the Bram Stoker Award multiple times, including a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ms. Addison’s most recent book—and for that matter, most recent Bram Stoker Award-winner—is The Place of Broken Things, a poetry collection she worked on with collaborator Alessandro Manzetti. The Place of Broken Things includes poems of visionary imagery encompassing death, gods, goddesses and shadowy, Kafkaesque futures.
In this interview, Linda and I talk about
some starting points to find great speculative and horror poetry
how winning so many awards impacts an author
and advice for poets hoping to break in.
How Well Do You Know The Universal Monsters?
Take this quick quiz on these iconic monster movies.
13 Essential Zombie Novels
Find something for every kind of (heh) taste.
Looking for a zombie story? You can’t swing an undead a cat without hitting another one—stories about zombies are popping up everywhere! If you want some help narrowing down the field, here are some zombie novels worth checking out. The selections below hit quite a range—from horror legend Stephen King to up-and-comer Zoraida Córdova, from Pulitzer Prize-nominated Colson Whitehead to Internet sensation Rhiannon Frater, from the up-to-date political angle of Mira Gant to the Regency mashup of Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith. There’s something here for all kinds of readers. Scroll down for book info, links to author interviews, and to watch videos that take you further in-depth. Find the list here!
Was that an episode of Outer Limits or Twilight Zone?
Can you match the episode to the show?
Why Mothra Remains Queen Of Monsters
Presentation From Up From the Depths
Ever since her debut in 1961, the insect monster goddess Mothra had become a permanent fixture of the Godzilla franchise, and remains one of the most popular kaiju of all time. Why is this? What is it about her exactly that makes her so special? The folks behind Up From the Depths take a look!
Up From The Depths is a YouTube channel dedicated to Godzilla and the art of giant monsters. Viewers can expect in depth reviews, analysis, and opinions on everything related to Godzilla and kaiju, as well as informal discussion videos.
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Which Witch?
Which of these magical practitioners would you rather have your back?
50 Vampire Book Series
Books To Sink Your Teeth Into
Vampires have captivated readers and audiences for more than a hundred years—in literature, on screen, in comics, and anywhere else you can plant your stake and tell a vampire story. Bram Stoker’s 1897 Dracula was not the first vampire tale, but the title character and his many imitators have enthralled generations of readers with the alluring malevolence. Here are no less than fifty book series that star vampires and the people who love and/or kill them. Read the list here!
Share | What Are Your Favorite Series From Books, Television, Or Movies?
Monster Complex Spotlight Authors
Learn more about these noteworthy authors from the worlds of horror, speculative, urban fantasy, and related genres.
Urban Fantasy Showcase
Get to Know These 21 Urban Fantasy Authors and Their Series
Urban fantasy has taken publishing by storm—and has become one of the most popular literary categories today. In this showcase, you’ll find a representative sampling of urban fantasy authors we’ve covered (or are in the process of covering) on Monster Complex.
Exclusive interview with the author about her new urban fantasy that takes readers on thrilling journey into Bay Area’s supernatural underbelly. “Expect drama, romance, steamy sex, and heightened emotions—with Democracy hanging in the balance!”